Optical radiation detector exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
The United States exported $2.81 billion of optical radiation detector in 2024 (6.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 168 countries. Value fell 12% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.81B | 6.0K t |
| 2023 | $3.20B | 8.4K t |
| 2022 | $3.01B | 7.6K t |
| 2021 | $2.78B | 6.8K t |
| 2020 | $2.39B | 5.9K t |
| 2019 | $2.36B | 7.2K t |
| 2018 | $2.22B | 6.5K t |
| 2017 | $2.05B | 6.3K t |
Where the United States exports optical radiation detector to
The largest buyer markets were China (15%), Netherlands (11%), Germany (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 35%.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $419.8M | 15% |
| Netherlands | $309.9M | 11% |
| Germany | $256.4M | 9.1% |
| Singapore | $197.9M | 7% |
| South Korea | $160.9M | 5.7% |
| Japan | $150.5M | 5.4% |
| United Kingdom | $147.9M | 5.3% |
| Canada | $125.5M | 4.5% |
| France | $83.3M | 3% |
| India | $73.3M | 2.6% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $468.95 per kg, 45% above the world average of $323.51. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Optical radiation detector imports to the United States
Imports of optical radiation detector by the United States reached $1.53 billion in 2024 (3.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 220 countries for imports of this product. Most of the value came from Singapore (20%), Japan (17%), Germany (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 49%. Among the main suppliers, Ireland grew fastest (+34% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore | $303.9M | 20% |
| Japan | $257.5M | 17% |
| Germany | $194.0M | 13% |
| United Kingdom | $156.3M | 10% |
| Canada | $87.1M | 5.7% |
| China | $84.3M | 5.5% |
| Switzerland | $47.8M | 3.1% |
| Sweden | $42.7M | 2.8% |
| Ireland | $40.2M | 2.6% |
| Israel | $34.1M | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States optical radiation detector exports (HS 9027.50): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 9027.50: Instruments and apparatus: using optical radiations (UV, visible, IR), (other than spectrometers, spectrophotometers and spectrographs).
Common questions
What is the value of optical radiation detector exported by the United States?
The United States exported optical radiation detector worth $2.81 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 168 countries worldwide, with 26% of world exports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries buy optical radiation detector from the United States?
China was the largest buyer with 15% of the value ($419.8 million), followed by the Netherlands (11%) and Germany (9%). The top three together account for 35%, out of 176 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of optical radiation detector per kg?
The average declared export value was about $468.95 per kg in 2024, 45% above the world average of $323.51 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of optical radiation detector from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.05 billion in 2017 to $2.81 billion in 2024, an increase of 37%. The peak was 2023 at $3.20 billion. Over 8 years the average was $2.60 billion a year.
Does the United States also import optical radiation detector?
Yes. The United States imported $1.53 billion worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Singapore, Japan and Germany. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.28 billion a year.
What is the HS code for optical radiation detector?
The HS code for optical radiation detector is subheading 9027.50. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9027 page.
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